In The Arena with John Lovell

E41: A Lawyer and an Insurance Agent Walk Into a Bar... w/ Chris Turney

EPISODE #39 🎙 Featuring Chris Turney, Founder of Turney LG  • • •  🎧 Tune in this week, where John sits down with Chris Turney, Litigator.  Talking about prioritizing the protection of his client's reputation and assets, utilizing his experience in high-stakes trials and appeals to strategically represent and negotiate for them. Chris has extensive experience in Missouri and Kansas courts, as well as federal District Courts and Courts of Appeals, and he actively participates as a med...

E40: Knot Your Average Flooring w/ Ben Kimminau

EPISODE #40 🎙 Featuring Ben Kimminau, Owner, Kimminau Floors •   •   • 🎧 Tune in this week, where John sits down with Ben Kimminau. As he talks about his journey working in IT at Sprint and talks about hustling to start up his own hardwood floor business. They discuss the challenges and obstacles of starting a business from the ground up. Venturing through the advice they both have received over the years listeners will gain powerful insight into what it takes to win as an entr...

E39: Laying the Foundation w/ Bart Lowen

EPISODE #39 🎙 Featuring Bart Lowen, Vice President, Price Brothers •   •   • 🎧 Tune in this week, where John sits down with Bart Lowen, Vice President, Price Brothers. For three generations, Price Brothers has helped improve how people live and work. With residential and retail properties, planned communities, apartments and homes, Price Brothers builds, develops, and manages livable spaces with careful attention to quality, design, and people.   🔊 Take a listen in, where the...

E38: Thinking Outside the Box w/ Russ Pearson

EPISODE #38 🎙 Featuring Russell Pearson, Founder & Director of Development, Box Real Estate Development •   •   • 🎧 In this week’s episode, John welcomes Russell, Founder & Director of Development at Box Real Estate Development. They hit on a variety of topics in real estate around Kansas City and past developments that have taken place in Lee’s Summit! Box Real Estate Development is based on anticipating where real estate and financial markets are headed, and using this knowledge to ...

E37: Marketing Your Business w/ Sam Noel

EPISODE #37 🎙 Featuring Samuel Noel, CEO, Treasure Advertising •   •   • 🎧 John is joined this week by Samuel, CEO of Treasure Advertising! Listen in, where they begin with Sam's passion for working with videos alongside his sales background, which has guided him to create a business in marketing and advertising. “Our purpose is to build impactful businesses and meaningful relationships,” -Treasure Advertising   🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss:    🎯 Building Brand Awar...

E36: Building Your Future w/ Zalman Kohen

EPISODE #36  🎙 Featuring Zalman Kohen, President & COO, Summit Homes. •   •   • 🎧 To start out our new year, John sits down with Zalman, President & COO of Summit Homes. If you are looking for motivation to start out this new year, listen in because Zalman has a very impactful story of immigrating to the United States at the age of 15.    🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss:    🎯 The sacrifice his parents made to get them to the States 🎯 First job working in a Pawn Shop ...

E35: Christmas Special w/ Father Tom

❄️☃️ EPISODE #35 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 🎄🎅🏼 🎙 Featuring Father Tom, Pastor, Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church •   •   • 🎧 Join us this week as John welcomes in Father Tom, and they discuss the reason for the season! Tune in below, where Father Tom shares his story about becoming a Priest and the birth of Jesus as told through Matthew and Luke.    🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss:    ✝️ Father Tom’s journey to ministry ✝️ Sights and sounds across the world  ✝️ Un...

E34: Impactful Coaching w/ Luke Hohlt

EPISODE #34  🎙 Featuring Luke Hohlt, Multi-Area Director, Fellowship of Christian Athletes           🎧 John sits down with Luke Hohlt, Multi-Area Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Listen in, as they talk about the impact a coach has on an athlete, how FCA is equipping coaches to be leaders of life, not just sport, and the mission of how FCA came to be…68 years ago!   🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss:    🎯 Difference in fear coaching v. love coaching ...

E33: Managing Your Health & Wellness w/ Cary Skelton

EPISODE #33: 🎙 Featuring Carolyn (Cary) Skelton, Owner, Sunrise Nutrition, LLC •   •   • 🎧In this week’s episode, John welcomes (Cary) Skelton, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Health & Wellness Coach, and Owner of Sunrise Nutrition! They discuss key issues surrounding our overall health, from inflammation to diabetes, processed foods, and much more! At Sunrise Nutrition, they offer personal nutrition strategies for optimal health and chronic disease prevention. Exploring Medical Nu...

E32: Building Solutions Through Partnerships w/ Chad Anderson & Kurt Krasick

EPISODE #32: 🎙 Featuring Kurt Krasick, P.E., Vice President & Chad Anderson, President,  MAR Building Solutions  •   •   • 🎧 John, Kurt, and Chad take a step into the arena and discuss how MAR Building Solutions became the business it is today. MAR Building Solutions has been a part of Lee's Summit community for more than 40 years. Their President, Chad Anderson, and the combined team of construction, engineering and design staff offer more than 100 years of experience and expertise. ...

E31: Layr Your Insurance w/ Phillip Naples

EPISODE #31: 🎙 Featuring Phillip Naples, Founder & CEO, Layr •   •   • 💬 “Our mission? Better business insurance for all. Brokers and agents need to sell and serve more efficiently, small businesses need access to the right type of coverage, and carriers need more productive technology. Layr solves all of these challenges and beyond through innovation guided by our core values”  -Phillip Naples, Founder & CEO, Layr   🎧John and Phillip take a look into the insurance process, what is...

E30: Brewing Up Business w/ Matthew Moore

EPISODE #30: 🎙 Featuring Matthew Moore, Owner, Martin City Brewing Company           💬 “Martin City Brewing Company was started because, like so many other craft beer drinkers in Kansas City, I was thirsty for something new. I wanted beer that was bigger, bolder and preferably local. And I knew I wasn’t alone. So, in 2014, after years of homebrewing and business planning, my friend Chance Adams and I opened a brewery in Martin City.” -Matthew Moore   🎧John and Matthew dive into...

E29: Feeding Your Business w/ Mitch Case

EPISODE #29: 🎙 Featuring Mitch Case, Founder, More Than a Meal       💬 “I think we could really help some people out doing this,”  -Mitch Case, Founder, More Than a Meal 🎧 More Than a Meal was an idea created by Mitch Case and his wife, after having their first child. Join us this week, where John breaks down the whole story of how helping others in time of need extended further than just a business plan.    📈 More Than a Meal found that often times people struggled finding t...

E28: Checking the Pulse of Your Business w/ Mary Moore & Dennis Burns

EPISODE #28: 🎙 Featuring Mary Moore & Dennis Burns           🎧 How does a business make it to 40+ years? In this episode, John sits down with Pulse Design Group’s President, Dennis Burns, and Associate Principal, Mary Moore to discuss how Pulse Design Group reinvented themselves to think differently.    📈This began constructive discussions to create a united leadership front, inspiring their employees by continuing to be on the same page and evolving with new ideas and initiativ...

E27: Sharpening Your Edge w/ Dan Cooper

EPISODE #27: 🎙 Featuring Dan Cooper . . . 🎧 In this episode, John sits down with Dan Cooper, CEO of Acumen!   Listen in as John and Dan dive into the challenges we face everyday, how to sharpen our skills to combat these challenges, and to inspire others to be their best selves!    Dan Cooper co-founded ej4, a video-based online training company, in 2003, and was its CEO until selling in 2012. During his time with ej4, he grew the company from a startup to a nationally-recogni...

E26: From the Ground Up w/ Matt Pennington

EPISODE #26: 🎙 Featuring Matt Pennington . . . 🎧 In this episode, John sits down with Matt Pennington, President, Drake Development, LLC. ▪️Born and raised in Nebraska, Matt learned early the value of relationship building. After college, Pennington teamed up with veteran developer David Christie and the two worked together from 2007 to 2016 on ‘big box’ developments. Pennington became interested in mixed use developments and noticed there weren’t many in this area. This led to Pennin...

E25: Energy Creates Energy w/ Kyle Watts

In this episode, John chats with Co-Founder of Energy Creates Energy, Kyle Watts, on his journey to creating commercialized  technology that could harvest industrial nutrients from waste. Before then, Kyle owned his own construction company and was hands-on in every aspect of landscaping, building pools, restaurants, commercial building, high end homes, demolition, operating heavy equipment and more!

E24: Catching Up w/ John Lovell

E23: Brain Balance w/ Roxanne Evans

John sits down with Roxanne Evans, Owner & Center Director of Brain Balance Lee's Summit, this week to discuss an integrated non-medical approach for your child with the effects of ADHD. They also explore how techniques have changed over time from other generations handling certain disorders and how medication tends to be the new 'norm' in today's society. Brain Balance combines all the tools necessary for your child to thrive in one program.

E22: Protecting Your Business w/ Ryan Smith

From years of police work to advancing technology in security, John sits down with Ryan Smith, President of Titan Security & Consulting. They dive into Ryan's time as a police officer, the switch to security, and how technology in security is advancing. At Titan Protection & Consulting, they pride themselves in utilizing the best personnel, expertise and technology to serve their clients. In addition to having over 300 employees who provide on-site guard services, Titan’s 24/7 video command ...

Improving Your Golf Game w/ Kevin Ward

In this episode, John sits down with Kevin Ward, Founder of The Golf Stable. They discuss the popularity of golf fitness over the years, listening to your golf code, and discuss a range of topics following the 2022 Masters! From Tour Pros to weekend warriors, The Golf Stable helps golfers of all levels better their game in the gym and on the course!

E21: Improving Your Golf Game w/ Kevin Ward

In this episode, John sits down with Kevin Ward, Founder of The Golf Stable. They discuss the popularity of golf fitness over the years, listening to your golf code, and discuss a range of topics following the 2022 Masters! From Tour Pros to weekend warriors, The Golf Stable helps golfers of all levels better their game in the gym and on the course!

E20: Everything Crypto w/ Matthew Marcus

In this episode, John sits down with Matthew Marcus, a Cryptocurrency Consultant for Good KarMa Capital. They hit on a range of topics from breaking down where crypto came from, what crypto is, and where crypto is heading. Good KarMa Capital offers a wide variety of services to ensure you've got all your bases covered when it comes to participating in crypto.

Everything Crypto w/ Matthew Marcus

In this episode, John sits down with Matthew Marcus, a Cryptocurrency Consultant for Good KarMa Capital. They hit on a range of topics from breaking down where crypto came from, what crypto is, and where crypto is heading. Good KarMa Capital offers a wide variety of services to ensure you've got all your bases covered when it comes to participating in crypto.

Being Wealthy with Scott Wesley & Drew Waldron

In this episode, John sits down with Scott Wesley and Drew Waldron, Co-Founders of Canvas Wealth Advisors. They discuss how they began their partnership in 2019, living a 'wealthy' life, and how relationships drive productive conversations. At Canvas Wealth Advisors, they help you think about your wealth differently by listening first, thinking second, and then by bringing you investment opportunities to reach your goals.

E19: Being Wealthy w/ Scott Wesley & Drew Waldron

In this episode, John sits down with Scott Wesley and Drew Waldron, Co-Founders of Canvas Wealth Advisors. They discuss how they began their partnership in 2019, living a 'wealthy' life, and how relationships drive productive conversations. At Canvas Wealth Advisors, they help you think about your wealth differently by listening first, thinking second, and then by bringing you investment opportunities to reach your goals.

E18: Work-Life Balance w/ Jane Monroe

In this episode, John sits down with Jane Monroe, Owner of Embrace the Grape Beverage Catering. They discuss many topics from work-life with kiddos, partnerships, and trusting the journey through the ups and downs. At Embrace the Grape, they want to work with you, your venue, and your planner for a seamless experience. One where you can attend your party instead of organizing and executing every aspect!

Work-Life Balance with Jane Monroe

In this episode, John sits down with Jane Monroe, Owner of Embrace the Grape Beverage Catering. They discuss many topics from work-life with kiddos, partnerships, and trusting the journey through the ups and downs. At Embrace the Grape, they want to work with you, your venue, and your planner for a seamless experience. One where you can attend your party instead of organizing and executing every aspect!

Igniting Servant Leadership in the Workplace with Scott Stanger

In this episode, John sits down with Scott Stanger, a Growth Catalyst for Acumen. They discuss a range of topics from being a servant leader to your employees, integrating faith in the workplace, and seeking growth in all areas of life. At Acumen, they are committed to helping each other maximize their impact on their customers, employees, suppliers and community.

E17: Igniting Servant Leadership in the Workplace w/ Scott Stanger

In this episode, John sits down with Scott Stanger, a Growth Catalyst for Acumen. They discuss a range of topics from being a servant leader to your employees, integrating faith in the workplace, and seeking growth in all areas of life. At Acumen, they are committed to helping each other maximize their impact on their customers, employees, suppliers and community.

E16: Trusting the Process w/ Donnie Funk

In this episode, John sits down with Donnie Funk, President of Selective Construction Services, LLC. They discuss trusting the process on the path to becoming a business owner. Whether that comes from a trade school, four-year university, or just starting at the lower end of the company. Along that journey, John and Donnie both praise creating relationships in those early years is what has fueled them to where they are today. 

Trusting the Process with Donnie Funk

In this episode, John sits down with Donnie Funk, President of Selective Construction Services, LLC. They discuss trusting the process on the path to becoming a business owner. Whether that comes from a trade school, four-year university, or just starting at the lower end of the company. Along that journey, John and Donnie both praise creating relationships in those early years is what has fueled them to where they are today. 

E15: Partnerships, Purpose, and eDiscovery w/ Jeff Dreiling & Eric Kelting

In this episode, John sits down with Jeff Dreiling and Eric Kelting, Co-Founders of Complete Legal. They hit on discussions such as starting a self-made independent business, the journey of a partnership, and where their challenges have brought them today. Complete Legal thrives on their ability to take a long-term approach, building personal relationships and focusing on results, so you’ll come back to work with the Complete Legal team case after case.

Partnerships, Purpose, and eDiscovery w/ Jeff Dreiling & Eric Kelting

In this episode, John sits down with Jeff Dreiling and Eric Kelting, Co-Founders of Complete Legal. They hit on discussions such as starting a self-made independent business, the journey of a partnership, and where their challenges have brought them today. Complete Legal thrives on their ability to take a long-term approach, building personal relationships and focusing on results, so you’ll come back to work with the Complete Legal team case after case.

E14: Multi-family Real Estate and Partnership Success w/ Michael Sullivan

In this episode, John sits down with Michael Sullivan, the founder of MMG Real Estate Advisors. They discuss what challenges Mr. Sullivan has faced in his journey to get to where he is now. John and Michael also mention what they see happening in the Kansas City area in terms of construction real estate, amenities packages taking apartment complexes by storm, and how to maximize growing your business in a partnership.

Multi-family Real Estate and Partnership Success with Michael Sullivan

In this episode, John sits down with Michael Sullivan, the founder of MMG Real Estate Advisors. They discuss what challenges Mr. Sullivan has faced in his journey to get to where he is now. John and Michael also mention what they see happening in the Kansas City area in terms of construction real estate, amenities packages taking apartment complexes by storm, and how to maximize growing your business in a partnership.

Culture Over Everything with Chris Lundine

In this episode John sits down with Chris Lundine, an Executive Advisor at Culture Index. They dive into the importance of knowing who people really are, how they are hardwired and how that translates into building a winning team. Chris assesses John using his Culture Index Diagnosis and they discuss how matching people with complimentary teammates, the correct roles, etc... can set up an organization for unmatched success.

E13: Culture Over Everything w/ Chris Lundine

In this episode John sits down with Chris Lundine, an Executive Advisor at Culture Index. They dive into the importance of knowing who people really are, how they are hardwired and how that translates into building a winning team. Chris assesses John using his Culture Index Diagnosis and they discuss how matching people with complimentary teammates, the correct roles, etc... can set up an organization for unmatched success.

Chasing Dreams in Different Fields with Chase Coffman

In this episode John sits down with fellow Mizzou alum, star Tight End in both his high school and college years and for the better part of a decade in the NFL, Chase Coffman. Chase is a Kansas City native and discusses his upbringing, tight family life, and the road that eventually brought him home to KC, and to his new career as a Financial Advisor with BMG Advisors. It's a fantastic journey and a great discussion!

E12: Chasing Dreams in Different Fields w/ Chase Coffman

In this episode John sits down with fellow Mizzou alum, star Tight End in both his high school and college years and for the better part of a decade in the NFL, Chase Coffman. Chase is a Kansas City native and discusses his upbringing, tight family life, and the road that eventually brought him home to KC, and to his new career as a Financial Advisor with BMG Advisors. It's a fantastic journey and a great discussion!

Policing, Packaging and Persevering with Matt Ambrose

In today's episode John sits down with Matt Ambrose, president at Ambrose Packaging Inc. Every business has a story, and family businesses are no exception. Matt's journey from policeman to employee to business owner has more twist and turns than you can imagine and is one that you definitely want to check out. As usual there's a fair amount of off-roading as well, enjoy!

E11: Policing, Packaging, and Persevering w/ Matt Ambrose

In today's episode John sits down with Matt Ambrose, president at Ambrose Packaging Inc. Every business has a story, and family businesses are no exception. Matt's journey from policeman to employee to business owner has more twist and turns than you can imagine and is one that you definitely want to check out. As usual there's a fair amount of off-roading as well, enjoy!

E10: Legacy In The Arena w/ Tom Lovell

Today's episode is a special Thanksgiving Episode featuring John's father Tom Lovell. Tom brought his young family to Lee's Summit in 1978 and spent the next several decades dedicating himself to his family and his community. He spent nearly 4 decades helping cultivate the growth of Lee's Summit as the Administrator of Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation. There's plenty of laughter, and even some tears as they go through Tom's journey as a leader in the community as well the impact it had John.

Legacy In The Arena with Tom Lovell

Today's episode is a special Thanksgiving Episode featuring John's father Tom Lovell. Tom brought his young family to Lee's Summit in 1978 and spent the next several decades dedicating himself to his family and his community. He spent nearly 4 decades helping cultivate the growth of Lee's Summit as the Administrator of Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation. There's plenty of laughter, and even some tears as they go through Tom's journey as a leader in the community as well the impact it had John.

E9: The Original Purple Guy In The Arena w/ Jon Schram

If you're a KC native you've probably seen the Purple Guys advertising somewhere in the metro. What you probably haven't heard is the incredible story about how they came to be. On our 9th episode John gets the whole scoop from Jon Schram, one of the founders of The Purple Guys.   The ups and downs Jon learned along the way has helped him develop an amazing team and brand here in KC and has given him a story that you don't want to miss!

The Original Purple Guy In The Arena with Jon Schram

If you're a KC native you've probably seen the Purple Guys advertising somewhere in the metro. What you probably haven't heard is the incredible story about how they came to be. On our 9th episode John gets the whole scoop from Jon Schram, one of the founders of The Purple Guys.   The ups and downs Jon learned along the way has helped him develop an amazing team and brand here in KC and has given him a story that you don't want to miss!

E8: Partnernomics In The Arena w/ Mark Brigman

On our 8th Episode John is joined by Mark Brigman. Mark is an author, speaker, and Founder of PARTNERNOMICS, a national coaching and consulting firm that helps businesses make strategic partnering become a core competency. He is an expert at turning collaborative relationships into highly functional competitive advantages. They discuss Mark’s professional journey and dive deep into all aspects of partnerships.

Partnernomics In The Arena with Mark Brigman

On our 8th Episode John is joined by Mark Brigman. Mark is an author, speaker, and Founder of PARTNERNOMICS, a national coaching and consulting firm that helps businesses make strategic partnering become a core competency. He is an expert at turning collaborative relationships into highly functional competitive advantages. They discuss Mark’s professional journey and dive deep into all aspects of partnerships.

Come Get Some with Terry Hyer

On our 7th Episode John discusses the necessary ingredients for success in work and life with co-owner of Zarda BBQ Terry Hyer. Terry shares his incredible story of going from a teen-age “dish dog” to the head of the operation in one of KC’s top BBQ Restaurants.  They talk about Mike Zarda, the restaurant’s co-founder’s, influence on Terry and how the lessons he learned working underneath him prepared him to carry on Mike’s legacy today. 

E7: Come Get Some w/ Terry Hyer

On our 7th Episode John discusses the necessary ingredients for success in work and life with co-owner of Zarda BBQ Terry Hyer. Terry shares his incredible story of going from a teen-age “dish dog” to the head of the operation in one of KC’s top BBQ Restaurants.  They talk about Mike Zarda, the restaurant’s co-founder’s, influence on Terry and how the lessons he learned working underneath him prepared him to carry on Mike’s legacy today.